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Following a rapid release schedule that has upset several people, Firefox 9 was made available yesterday. Although it has been said that Google Chrome has taken the #2 browser market share position, I will continue using the Mozilla browser because, to be honest, none of the arguments against Firefox has been heavy enough for me to drop it. In addition, I like Mozilla's open Web philosophy and the useful extensions that can be incorporated to "the little browser that could".
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Is Firefox 9 faster? Well, Google+ lasted 2.67 seconds to load with Firefox 7.01. It took me 1.12 seconds to load this page with Firefox 9. The time difference is not a big concern for me, but it seems vital for some other people.
Aside from that, my untrained eye only caught two other differences: outline for missing icons and the page reload button.
Firefox 7.01: Blank page icon
Firefox 9: Outline of missing icon
As for the page reload button, it is inside the address bar in FF9.
I consider my test drive a success. I'll keep the new version to see how it performs. I have tried all critical pages (including the financial institution with which I do online banking) and I haven't had any major problem so far, only some funny display issues here at Blogger. I can live with it, though.
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Movie name: The Smurfs 2
Genders: Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Imdb Score: 5
Runtime: 1h 45min
Released: 31 Jul 2013
Director: Raja Gosnell
Writer: J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
Actors: Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Katy Perry, Hank Azaria
Box Office: $70.8M
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An enjoyable film but, it is mainly meant for children.
7/10 The Smurfs 2 continues with the adventures of the adorable blue creatures called, Smurfs. When Smurfette(Katy Perry) assumes that the rest of the Smurfs have forgotten her birthday, she's very depressed & wanders off alone. She thinks that she's not a true blue Smurf as she was originally a Naughty created by the evil wizard, Gargamel(Hank Azaria). Meanwhile Gargamel hatches an evil plot to kidnap Smurfette & get her to tell the formula to turn two of his Naughties, Vexy(Christina Ricci) & Hackus(J.B Smoove) into real Smurfs. Vexy enters the portal to Smurf village, kidnaps Smurfette & takes her back to Earth. Now,it is up to Papa(Jonathan Winters), Grouchy(George Lopez), Clumsy(Anton Yelchin) & Vanity(John Oliver) to rescue Smurfette from Gargamel before he coerces her to give him the formula. The Smurfs seek the help of their friends, Patrick(Neil Patrick Harris) his wife, Grace(Jayma Mays) & Patrick's step-dad Victor(Brendan Gleeson).4 years ago
The Smurfs 2 was lots of fun! I can't believe it has such a low rating on IMDb. It's not supposed to be the best film ever. It's just a cute movie about love, friendship, the importance of family & how they will always be by your side. Looking at the morals the film teaches you, it's a perfect weekend outing with your family & a perfect popcorn movie for everyone who wants to watch it alone. The fusion between live-action & animation is enchanting. The 3D is flawless. The entire movie is filled with eye popping 3D effects. The best scene in the film for me is when, Smurfette & the Naughties are flying around Paris. Mind blowing visual effects & animation. Hank Azaria is the standout performer as the bumbling wizard, Gargamel. Neil Patrick Harris is great as Patrick. Jayma Mays is impressive as Grace. Brendan Gleeson is hilarious as Victor. Katy Perry, Christina Ricci, Jonathan Winters, Anton Yelchin, George Lopez, John Oliver & J.B Smoove are perfect as Smurfette, Vexy, Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, Vanity & Hackus respectively. The gags are a little childish but, it is a comedy for kids, not adults. All in all, The Smurfs 2 is loads of fun & is worth a watch.
Part 2 twice as bad as the first - if that's conceivable
2/10 When we last left our intrepid tiny blue friends, they had just . . . oh, why bother explaining the plot of this film's predecessor, "The Smurfs," when it's going to be difficult enough to write about this sequel's ridiculous storyline? And, unless one is either under the age of four or in a drug-induced coma, they are not likely to care an iota about it anyway.4 years ago
With Neil Patrick Harris ("A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas," "How I Met Your Mother" TV series) sleepwalking through his repeat role of Patrick Winslow and Hank Azaria ("Lovelace") as the evil wizard Gargamel - playing it so far over the top he falls off the other side - adults are most likely to simply tag along with their tots only to forget this one by the time they get home.
Like most sequels, "The Smurfs 2" does not live up to the original, which in turn was never something worth living up to in the first place. It does live longer, though, dragging on for nearly 105 minutes (two minutes longer than the first go 'round and a death knell to an animated feature like this one).
Here, as directed by Raja Gosnell (who has helmed such classics as "Home Alone 3," and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua"), the Smurfs are happy and healthy back in their quaint village.
Happy, except for the group's only female, Smurfette (voice of singer Katy Perry), who's depressed because she thinks everyone forgot her birthday (get used to it, kid).
Meanwhile, Gargamel who is now a big-time David Blaine-type illusionist in the world of humans is hatching a plot wherein he uses his two gray Smurf-like minions, the tomboyish Vexy (voice of Christina Ricci, "Black Snake Moan") and the idiotic Hackus (voice of J.B. Smoove, "Hall Pass"), to kidnap Smurfette so he can extract her essence, or something like that.
Unfortunately, once she is missing, Papa Smurf (voice of the late Jonathan Winters, "The Smurfs," but I'd rather remember him from "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World," among other better films) along with Grouchy (voice of George Lopez, "Rio," and the guy who played a light bulb in "Shark Boy and Lavagirl"), Clumsy (voice of Anton Yelchin, "Star Trek Into Darkness") and Vanity (voice of John Oliver, "The Love Guru"), locate Patrick and his family to help solve the mystery.
Turns out that Pat is an uptight parent entertaining equally snobbish couples at his son's excruciatingly unfunny birthday party sequence concerning - of all things hilarious - a small child with a peanut allergy.
Discovering that Gargamel has a show in Paris, the group with nondescript tyke Blue (Jacob Tremblay) and gruff stepdad Victor (Brendan Gleeson, "The Raven") in tow whisks off to the City of Lights with nary a jump cut. While there, Smurfette, who was evidently created by the bad wizard becomes fast friends with Vexy and even offers to share the secret formula that Papa used to turn her blue a concoction that will allow Gargamel to somehow rule the world.
Meanwhile, the three incompetent Smurfs try to save the day, while an embarrassed Gleeson (much too good to be involved in an endeavor like this) spends most of the picture flapping around as a poorly-CGIed duck.
It's all about potions and magic and essences and fatherly love, all of which are needed to keep the average person awake during all of this nonsense. So-so effects, little or no pacing, a drag in the middle and totally unnecessary 3D technology highlight the pointlessness of it all.
Be aware that there is also a definite mean streak which runs through the movie (Gargamel is willing to let his creations die and laughingly tortures the captive Smurfs), as well as a complete lack of humor (or anything close to that emotion), despite the fact that Azaria (who voices about a dozen characters on "The Simpsons" TV show) does his best with what little he is given.
So, like "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties," "Marmaduke," "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and "Yogi Bear" films which tried to incorporate CGI with live action "The Smurfs 2" comes up woefully short, leaving "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" as the still clear-cut winner of the genre - and that particular production is more than 25 years old.
So why not just buy, rent or record that picture, save a trip to the cinema and call it a weekend. You would certainly be doing yourself - or your children - no favors by seeing "The Smurfs 2."
If you didn't like the first film, why watch the second?
7/10 I'm really puzzled by these reviews. Firstly, we have people saying they hated the first film but this is even worse. Excuse me, but what kind of stupid do you have to be to watch a sequel to a film you hated? Then there's people who complain that the film is for children? But hey, what did you expect? Well, I expected the worst, I never liked the Smurfs and I'm old enough to remember that awful song from the 70s. I've seen the McDonalds toys and I was prepared to hate this. But every Sunday we take our children to see a movie for a pound and this is what was on. I've seen Despicable Me 2, Turbo, Monsters University, Cloudy with Meatballs 2 and the Rise of the Guardians over the last few weeks on the same terms. I enjoyed those in varying degrees, but I wanted to give this one a miss. But it's for the kids, not me, so I went along. And I guess what, I actually enjoyed it.4 years ago
There's no point me regurgitating the plot, but highlights for me were Christina Ricci giving a bit of Wednesday to Vexy, the naughty sister Smurf, the one-dimensional pantomime baddie (he's behind you!) and the cat, which amused me if no-one else. The plot is not believable, according to some. Yeah, and you sat though Despicable Me 2 and Cloudy with Meatballs 2? The plot is consistent with the rules set for the movie, just go with it. And if your children like it, what's not to like for you?
It has small improvements but still not for adults...
3/10 There's no point in pulling punches here because, let's face it, these movies are meant as a distraction for kids. The jokes are bad, the acting is cheesy and the story isn't complicated. The whole point of the first film was to be something that will dazzle children with jokes only kids can laugh at and some brightly colored characters dancing across the screen. The formula for this sequel doesn't change that.4 years ago
The only real difference I saw in this one was that it looked like the writers were trying to add a little more heart to the story by throwing in heavy elements of belonging and family. Smurfette feels isolated because of her lineage and doesn't feel like she belongs with the Smurfs while Patrick's stepfather comes into play and feels he's being pushed away from his stepson as he desperately tries to be a positive and loving influence in his life. I honestly enjoyed this part of the film but hated that it was surrounded with really bad jokes filled with "blue" gags and using the word "smurf" so much that the joke lost all its meaning in the first five minutes and acting that is gorged on scenery to the point of indigestion.
Once again, this movie is intended to bring smiles to little kids who still think boogers are the height of cuisine but, at least, the film felt like it was trying to make some improvements and strides to make this a better family film than the last one...also, the special effects are still decent, so it has that going for it.
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9/10 Having already seen Despicable me 2 And Monsters University, these summer hols, I took my two kids to see Smurfs 2. I have to say, despite any toffee nosed film critics who have panned this film, we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was equally good, if not better than the two previously mentioned films. The animation, especially the interaction between real life and CGI was impressive. It was funny, fast-moving, and at times emotional. Gargamel's performance was wonderful. Some of the visual effects, such as the "Roue de Paris" coming of it's axle and rolling through the streets of Paris were amazing. Ignore the film critics, go there with your kids, and try and watch it through the eyes of a child and enjoy. Great in 3D. We thought it was better than the previous Smurfs movie.4 years ago


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Well, Marmalade has been very fast to pick up all kinds of behaviors. But currently we are stuck on the finer points of the piggy bank. He understands picking up the coin, will put it in my hand when requested, will drop it in an open box when requested, and put it on the flat top of the piggy bank when requested. He figured out all of those in the space of a week. I cannot however get him to understand that the coin needs to go through the slot.
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Carlos Martinez allowed an unearned run in four innings in his second career start and Nick Greenwood (1-0) allowed a run on two hits in 3 1-3 innings to win in his major league debut for St. Louis, which has won seven of eight.
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Lake attributes much of his diverse array of musical styles and disciplines to his experience with the Black Artists Group (BAG), the legendary multi-disciplined and innovative St. Louis collective he co-founded with poets Ajule Rutlin, and musicians Julius Hemphill and Floyd La Flore over 35 years ago. As a co-founder of the internationally acclaimed World Saxophone Quartet with Hemphill, Hamiet Bluiett and David Murray, Oliver continues to work with a variety of groups, and collaborates with several notable choreographers, poets and a veritable Who's Who of the progressive jazz scene of the late 20th century, performing all over the U.S., Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
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Duana, Lara, Sasha, and I went to Beyonce's The Mrs Carter Show together. Maybe it's because B was harnessed all the way to a stage right in front of our section but for us, it was the Irreplaceable/Survivor/Love On Top three song combination that had us levitating. Especially Love On Top. Love On Top is a good song. But Love On Top when it's live? It's unforgettable when it's live. You do remember the baby bump mic drop, don't you?
So Beyonce just posted a Love On Top video on her Tumblr, combining stage and backstage footage from the tour featuring the fans who worship her in the audience and the many fans lucky enough to meet her before she goes on. Some of these fans are ill, others are disabled. Having time with Beysus is a gift. And according she calls is "Bey Good".
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Basic documentation in psycho-oncology. Development and psychometric validation of two specific tools: a) PO-Bado-Mamma - a breast cancer specific version and b) PO-Bado-KF - a short form
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Background: Clinical experience in psychooncological screening by means of the PO-Bado shows both high acceptance and substantial demand for specific tools for special settings. The development of two specific versions will be described: a) a disease specific version for breast cancer patients and b) a shortform of PO-Bado which can be easily integrated into the medical history interview.
Methods: a) The preliminary version of the breast cancer specific tool consists of all items of the standard PO-Bado and 7 breast cancer related items selected from the most frequent stress statements in semi-structured interviews with breast cancer patients. 80 breast cancer patients were assessed with the preliminary version. Additionally they filled in 3 psychometric evaluated questionnaires (HADS, QSC-R23 and EORTC-QLQ-C30).
b) The most important items from PO-Bado (criterion: mean score; data: primary validation sample n = 700) were selected for the preliminary short form. This 9-item –scale was applied to 150 patients of different treatment settings. For validation two psychometrically evaluated questionnaires were administered concurrently (HADS-D Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; QSC-R23 Questionnaire on Stress in Cancer Patients). To test interrater reliability 20 audio-taped interviews were rated by 3 independent raters.
Results: Results concerning construct validity, interrater reliability and sensitivity to change of the two new PO-Bado-instruments will be presented.
The project is supported by Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Psychosoziale Onkologie e.V. (dapo), Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Psychoonkologe (PSO) and Deutsche Krebshilfe e.V.


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Racing Bolt Technology
All About The Bolts We (Should) Use
For many racers, nuts and bolts are some of the most misunderstood parts on the car. Many of us do not really know a great deal about these fasteners in general. We might misuse them or make poor selections.
Engine hardware aside, we tend to not really consider the role of a nut or a bolt until it breaks and causes another serious issue. For example, a bolt that holds a weight onto the chassis fails during a race, and the weight falls off the car as a result. You win the race, not necessarily because a 5-pound weight fell off. The tech inspectors find that you were light across the scales after the race, and you are disqualified. A 10-cent bolt causes you to lose a hard-earned victory.
This is an issue that can cause some real grief. It's a very simplistic illustration, but the issues could be much greater (e.g., a suspension system failure). These situations are completely preventable if we learn how to select the right hardware for the given application.
Back in high school, we were introduced to simple machines in science class: the lever, inclined plane, wedge, wheel, axle, and screw. There are really only five simple machines, as the screw is just an inclined plane wrapped around a rod. The thread itself is a variation of the inclined plane.
From a racer's perspective, bolts and nuts are the primary method for holding the car together. We start with a frame of welded tubes and sheetmetal, but the remainder of the ancillary parts are held in place primarily with nuts and bolts, or possibly some rivets.
Let's spend some time examining how bolts really work. What happens when you tighten a bolt or run a nut down on a stud and torque it into place? A bolt or a stud turns into a spring that exerts a load on the parts you are trying to hold together when it is tightened. It is not that difficult to imagine.
The bolt stretches as it is tightened. As long as you do not tighten it past the point where the metal the bolt is made from yields or breaks, the bolt will exert force as the result of it trying to return to its free state. A collection of springs trying to get back to a free state holds your race car together. This force can be significant; in fact, if you use multiple bolts or studs, the amount of load or clamping force they can place on the structure is quite high.
From both a physical and material perspective, bolts are very well-defined parts. From a performance perspective, there are specifications for multiple characteristics of the bolt: load, grip, shear forces, clamping force, and tension force. The characteristics of the bolt from a manufacturing perspective are also very well defined and highly controlled. Bolts are not as simple as they seem. A good bit of engineering has gone into developing threaded fasteners.
Once you have established the need for a bolt and determined the forces the bolt will endure, you can derive which bolts and nuts you need for a specific application. Points to consider include the following: hex size (the wrench size used to drive the bolt, or this can also be an internal hex drive), length, thread length, thread pitch, and nominal diameter.
Bolts are also classified by grade (i.e., the level of material used to make the bolt and the amount of heat treatment it has been exposed to). We select a bolt for a given application according to its grade. The most common grades range 2 through 8, with Grade 8 being the hardest and the strongest.
Unfortunately, many racers just use what they have on hand and are not too concerned about grades or specifications. While this is the accepted norm, the proper selection can save you more than money. It could save you from a failure that may have more dire consequences.
Bolts are graded against a scale developed by the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). The rating scale starts at Grade 2. Grade 2 bolts are made of low-carbon steel and are usually zinc plated (silver in color). There are no markings on the head of a Grade 2 bolt (more on this later). This grade is usually found in hardware stores and intended for use in low-strength applications, such as gates and fences.
This type of bolt has no place on a race car. Not to say that this grade may not be used to attach sheetmetal panels to each other or be used for some other low-load requirement. The main reason this grade shouldn't be used on a race car is that it may find its way into an application that requires a fastener with a higher grade.
In an emergency situation on the track, use of this grade bolt could be downright dangerous. The best way to prevent this is to make sure that Grade 2 bolts are never on your race car.
Grade 5 bolts are manufactured from a medium grade of carbon steel. They are also zinc plated and heat treated to a tempered state. This is the minimum grade that should be used in race car applications. Grade 5 bolts are easily identified by the three raised lines on the head of the bolt. As the Grade 2 bolts have no markings on the head, the addition of three lines on the head of the Grade 5 bolt (2+3=5) make it easily identifiable.
Good selections of Grade 5 bolts can be found in the hardware sections of local home improvement stores and better hardware stores. Most auto part stores carry them as well. There is also a plethora of hardware sources on the Internet. The only problem with the Internet sources is that you have to know exactly what you want. It is more difficult to browse the hardware section and impossible to touch the product on the Internet. Grade 5 bolts are reasonably priced and have sufficient strength for most of the non-engine-related and non-structural functions on a race car.
Grade 8 bolts are manufactured from a carbon alloy steel and are also plated with zinc, but they usually have a yellow or gold hue (although some are silver colored). They have been heat treated to a higher level and are much harder. There are six lines on the head of a Grade 8 bolt. If you have an application that requires a good deal of strength, this is the grade of bolt you should use.
There are many makers of bolts around the world, and some of these manufacturers are dedicated to making nuts, bolts, and studs exclusively for the racing industry. As racers, we are lucky to have people who make specialty fasteners for our industry. The bolts, studs, and nuts used on racing engines alone are unique and require a good deal of research and development to provide optimum performance in the intended application.
The infrastructure requirements needed to make special hardware are way beyond those of even the most resource-rich professional racing teams. It takes very specialized equipment and highly controlled processes, not to mention chemical processes and special material labs, to ensure quality and consistency from lot to lot. ARP makes a variety of very specialized fasteners for the racing industry. Chris Raschke works for ARP and has some unique insights regarding the use of nuts and bolts on race cars.
"The act of installing and removing the head bolts on an engine during the disassembly process can place undue stress on the threaded hole and the block," says Raschke. As racers, we have a tendency to take our cars apart and reassemble them as part of the maintenance and tuning process. This activity can cause excessive wear and tear on vital parts of the car. On engine surfaces for example, we take a great deal of time and incur some very high costs to make sure mating surfaces are flat and free from imperfections. Then we take them apart frequently.
The installation and removal of head bolts can also create burrs around the threaded areas, impacting the flatness of the surface. If the block is aluminum, the opportunity for damage is even greater. This added stress can be eliminated by replacing the OE bolts and the accompanying special washers and nuts with studs. Not only does the use of studs in this application reduce the wear and tear on the block, but they also generate more even load distribution of the clamping forces required to prevent head gasket failures. And, as an added bonus, they hold the gasket in place during the assembly process.
What other areas of the race car should get a better grade of hardware than was supplied as part of the OE package? Raschke has some good insight regarding what the racer should be looking toward when replacing hardware. "Any area that is subject to high maintenance (this equates to frequent assembly and disassembly), for example, bolts on the rearend that hold the third member in place, should be replaced with a stud kit," Raschke says. "This will speed gear changes and help prevent excessive wear of the threads in the axle housing. It also promotes better gasket sealing."
We need to remember that these stock components were not designed for the high frequency of use expected of racers. In the stock application, they were designed to be installed once at the factory and then last multiple years prior to any disassembly. As racers, we may remove these bolts several times on a race day, or at the very least, several times a month. There are multiple locations on your race car where it makes good sense to utilize studs and nuts versus a bolt alone.
An area that deserves some real attention is the exhaust system, specifically header flange hardware. The exhaust on race cars goes through extreme variations in temperature. These changes can cause sealing issues as the gaskets expand and contract. This leads to exhaust leaks, and the hardware gets the blame. The last place where any problem should occur is in the exhaust system, especially if the problem is completely preventable.
Exhaust leaks may not be an issue with the hardware loosening up. It may be more traceable to gaskets being unable to seal after multiple expansion and contraction cycles. This is especially an issue with aluminum heads. The biggest problem here could be the inability to adequately tighten the bolts to the correct torque levels due to header tube interference. This problem may be resolved by using different hardware with smaller heads to help provide adequate tool clearances.
Still another area that we need to look at as the power levels increase is the interface between the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. The bolts and/or studs that secure the engine to the bellhousing and the bellhousing to the transmission need to be the best fasteners we can locate. The OE hardware is more than adequate when power levels never exceed several hundred horsepower, but the modern race engine, even at the weekend warrior level, can surpass 650 hp.
That level of output places a large amount of stress on the hardware, which can be compounded by the level of grip developed by the tires and the chassis. This can transfer very high loads to the hardware responsible for keeping the drivetrain together. The thought of using OE hardware is scary, to say the least.
We should be using the best hardware possible in these critical areas. The superficial cost savings of using substandard hardware is not worth the economic risk. From a risk mitigation perspective, using quality hardware in these high-stress areas saves money and keeps you safe in the short term and the long term.
We have already established that bolts are basically springs, and the tension they apply to an interface is a function of the amount of force they can apply (i.e., clamping force). Racers joke about tightening a bolt until just before it gets loose again in order to get the most force out of it. While this may be good for some comedic relief, it is not even close to the truth.
Bolts have very specific torque requirements, and the ways to measure them are varied and a good subject for another article. If possible, consult the manufacturer of the bolt first. The SAE has developed some torque values based on the size and grade of the bolt. The intended application has a great deal to do with final torque values.
We measure torque to establish preload on the bolt or stud. Any excess friction between the bolt and the joining threads can skew the torque reading. The torque reading could be artificially high compared to the amount of actual bolt stretch. To minimize this condition, the threads need to be lubed. This lubrication can be accomplished in a variety of ways with a variety of products.
Some specialty bolt manufacturers have very specific recommendations for the lubricant. Consult with the manufacturer regarding its specific recommendations. If that is not possible, there are a number of products on the market for this specific application. Just make sure all of the threads are clean and free from any damage. In some applications, the threads may need to be assembled dry, which is why it is important to consult the manufacturer of the product you are dealing with to secure the company's recommendations.
The manufacturer of the product you are using has put a great deal of engineering into the product, so consult the manufacturer if there are any questions regarding torque values. Connecting rods are a good example. There is a good deal of information on how to generate sufficient clamping loads. The most popular method is to use a torque wrench to measure the force on the bolt or nut. While this may be the most popular method, there are better ways that eliminate any guesswork.
Measuring the amount of bolt stretch is really the best way to determine the correct load placed on the bolt. This requires special tooling (such as a stretch gauge), which is available to the racer for a reasonable price. However, you won't always be able to apply this method due to the limited clearances and accessibility to both ends of the bolt. That means the only other option left to the racer is a torque wrench.
While the bolt is a seemingly mundane and simple part of the modern race car, it is a complex and incredibly important component. The cost of bolts, nuts, and quality washers is a fraction of the cost of the complete car. If they are poorly matched to a specific task, they can cause catastrophic damage that can make the cost of the highest quality hardware seem insignificant in comparison. Knowing the risks, it just does not make sense to scrimp on hardware. Use the best and feel more confident at the racetrack.


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Triple Shoot Part 4 - Conclusion
Part 4 - Conclusion: The Triple Shoot Offense from Yesterday to Today
The Triple Shoot Offense started out as a pass-happy offense at Hofstra University (NY) in an attempt to compete versus scholarship schools during our Division III to I-AA transition. We were able to put up some gaudy numbers (42 ppg and 405 ypg passing) and a rather impressive winning percentage. At Emporia State University (KS) we realized that putting up the big numbers was not that big of a deal, what was more important was winning games. In order to do so, we researched and developed an explosive running game (Belly Series) to compliment the pass attack. The results speak for themselves, as we led the competitive MIAA in Rushing, Passing and scoring during the same season and were able to get our Superback to rush for nearly 2,000 yards or more three years in a row (Brian Shay broke Johnny Bailey's all-time collegiate rushing record in this offense). Not only were our players able to achieve this in a team-oriented setting but our two inside receivers (Pobolish & Vito combined with Shay to garner over 15,000 yards during their careers together, the NCAA doesn't keep records like that but we have yet to see career production like that in college football).
After making a go of it at the small college ranks, we tested the concept at the Division I level at the University of Wyoming. In a single season, we were able to go from last to first in total offense in the Mountain West Conference versus conference opponents. As my good friend Tony Demeo (University of Charleston, WV Head Coach) said, "You put the Ferrari in the garage after that year." I got out of running this offense for 3 years as I spent some quality time with Mike Leach (Texas Tech University).
After the stint with the Red Raiders, I took the head coaching position at Texas State University to once again coach this system. In a single season, we were able to go from one of the worst offenses in the Southland Conference to a single season finish of #1 in total offense and were ranked #7 in the nation with this balanced attack. I was relieved of my duties after that season for not taking full responsibility of all aspects of my program and at that point chose to leave the coaching profession.
For the next four years I went into private business to develop regional football magazines. During this time, I also spent time reflecting on my career and the Triple Shoot Offense while consulting with coaches from high school to the professional ranks. On one visit to see my friend Hal Mumme, he made a statement that I should at least start to clinic the offense again and see if it would inspire me to coach again, I did and it worked. I am excited to coach the offense again (Capital University in Columbus, Ohio) and look forward to taking the next step with the Triple Shoot. The offense has since been simplified, codified and developed to a point whereby I really feel that the system can be replicated by underdog teams anywhere in the country.
At this point, I have put together an online coaching clinic to help coaches throughout the country in implementing this system. All the video is in there, the teaching progressions, cut-ups, drills and even archived game clips. If you have any interest in this system, check out the promotional website http://tripleshootfootball.com/ or the actual online seminar website http://tripleshootonline.com/to get started. There is even a blog that chronicles issues relating to the offense http://tripleshoot.blogspot.com/.
I have enjoyed taking the time to share with you and clarify some areas of the Triple Shoot Offense. Good luck this season and if you want to reach me, please feel free to contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Manny Matsakis
3 comments:
- Mr.Murder said...
Coach Matsakis, you have called plays for passers who gained 2,000 rushing in a season?
Would you consider a job as a HC in one of the developmental pro football elagues if someone like Michael Vick was there to coach?
- Affluence said...
Never done that, my QB's rarely rush the football so I am sure that won't work. As far as a HC job i a developmental pro league, not interested. Life is going well and that is not appealing to me. I am fortunate to spend some time as a guest coach in Winnipeg with the Blue Bombers and staff meetings start next week.
- Mr.Murder said...
Good luck with that pursuit, coach!
I was hoping he could become a hybrid of your back in the system, and maybe transition some of the passer duties at times.
You prefer passers first(don't most coaches at your level!).


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Monday's keynote address kicks off Apple's 24th annual developers conference.
Check out CNET's complete WWDC coverage so far.
Apple typically announces new products and services during their WWDC keynote.
Tim Cook
Apple's Berlin store is in a 100 year old building, one of the first in the city. Cook says the company plans to host events like music and labs.
Next month is Apple's App Store's 5th birthday. 50 billion apps have been downloaded.
These small self-driving cars can adjust their speed and change how they're driving based on where they are on the track.
Mac install base is at 72M, which is double what it was 5 years ago, Cook says.
OS X Mavericks is a release with deep tech, Federighi says. Big battery life, lots of apps, and features that will appeal to Power users.
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There is a new Safari home page with "top sites" that includes bookmarks, a reading list, and "shared links."
Craig Federighi, the chief of iOS and OS X.
New App Nap feature keeps an eye on what else is going on in your system. Federighi showed what happens when you have Safari open then bring up iTunes. All the while, the CPU meter keeps from spiking.
Federighi showed how you can view and manage the new sidebar with the reading list and bookmarks. The social stuff works with Twitter and LinkedIn.
iCloud Keychain: You want a different password for every site. This gives you website logins, credit card numbers, account info, and Wi-Fi passwords. All this is encrypted, Federighi says. Safari can also automatically suggest a password for you to use in a site that it logs for you.
You can now reply right inside a notification if it's e-mails, iMessages, or IMs.
New calendar look seems to go along with "flat" design scheme talk.
Maps has street maps, 3D flyover, POI search, info cards, turn by turn directions and routes set up on the Mac can be sent right to the iPhone.
Federighi looks up a local food joint in Paris, gets driving directions, then sends those directions to his phone.
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The 11-inch MacBook Air now has nine hours of battery life, up from five in the previous generation, and the 13-inch will have 12 hours, up from seven in the earlier model.
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While he would have liked it to come sooner, Homegrown rookie midfielder Ben Speas' made the most of his MLS debut in the Crew's 2-1 season finale victory against Toronto FC last Sunday afternoon. The University of North Carolina product was a threat on the left flank, getting off three shots and creating numerous chances for others in the attack during his 64 minutes against the Canadian rivals.
"I felt comfortable," Speas reflected on his Crew debut. "I thought I would feel like that. It was good. It was everything I had dreamt it to be, for sure."
It's been a long road for Speas to get his first official MLS action as a professional. Before his rookie season began, the Stow, Ohio native hit a road block after suffering a sports hernia in preseason training that required surgery to repair. Speas couldn't train again until June, putting him at the bottom of the club's depth chart for most of the season.
Once he became fit, the winger began to show flashes of brilliance, netting the match winner against Barclays Premier League side Stoke City on July 24 and contributing several standout performances in the Crew's MLS Reserve League campaign. Finally, in the Black & Gold's most important match of the season on October 20 against D.C. United, Speas cracked the gameday roster for the first time before making his debut on Sunday against Toronto FC.
"We know that Ben is a very good player," Crew Head Coach Robert Warzycha said. "Obviously, his injury and the surgery set him back a little bit, but he came on strong in the end and really deserved a spot in the team and to start."
Speas admits the adjustment to MLS has been a difficult one, even if most of it has come on the training ground.
"Just getting used to the style of play, it's different," Speas explained. "It's a different style of play from college or any play I've been accustomed to. The speed and physicality, I guess because I'm a little bit smaller, I'm not getting into the battles that some guys get into. Whether it's the spacing or making the right runs, I learned a lot this year."
Heading into the offseason, Speas is ready to take the next step and feature regularly for the Black & Gold in 2013.
"I'll be working hard this offseason to try to get better and come in ready for next year," the rookie said. "The injury set me back [this year], but you're going to have that. It is what it is, it's part of the game. I'll be ready for next year and ready to contribute to the team next year."
"I think overall, [Speas] has to get better in every aspect of the game," Warzycha added. "Obviously, I can't say any player is complete. That's why we comes [to training] every day: to learn and get better. I think if you ask him, every aspect can be improved."
Warzycha finished, "He's one of the young guys on this team that is very talented. It seems like he's working very hard and he wants to be the best he can. I think he has a lot of potential. He showed us this year that in time, he can be a very, very good player."


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I have problems with the gradients in the car editor, I see people on youtube and such use them smoothly, but for some reason I can't.
Whenever I use it, it pastes a million of them on top of eachother, removing nearly all transparancy.
For example:
I try to make something look like that, but despite not even holding in my mouse more than half a second, it turns out like this:
Anyone know the solution to this?
Also, I'm not sure if I posted this in the right spot, I'm new to the forums.
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(This program in cl is of course open source, not commerial )
It goes good but there is a big time difference of evaluation in sbcl and clisp.
For example:
when we have hand: Jack of Diamonds and Queen of Diamonds
and there is three hidden opponents:
i get in sbcl:
(34.66 2.4490001) (odds for win and odds for drawn)
time: 1.946 seconds of real time
and in clisp:
(34.643 2.5319998)
time: Real time: 67.22213 sec.
Small diferences in evaluation are result from randomness in algorithm.
(I used 100000 repetitions in drawing cards from deck)
I give a part of my program with function "test" which checks validation of random choice community cards form deck:
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(defmacro rm-it (i a len)
`(setf (aref ,a ,i) (aref ,a (decf ,len))))
(defun rand-ch (n a len)
(let ((i) (res) (items))
(loop repeat n do
(setf i (random len))
(push (aref a i) res)
(push i items)
(rm-it i a len))
(list res items)))
(defun make-deck ()
(let ((a (make-array 52)))
(loop for i upto 51 do (setf (aref a i) i)) a))
(defmacro rm-hand (hand stack len)
(rm-it (position (car ,hand) ,stack) ,stack ,len)
(rm-it (position (cadr ,hand) ,stack) ,stack ,len)))
(defun clean-deck (deck removes)
(destructuring-bind (rm-cards rm-items) removes
(loop for c in rm-cards for i in rm-items do
(setf (aref deck i) c))))
(defun test (n)
(let ((deck (make-deck)) (choice) (cards) (len 52) (rep t))
(rm-hand '(23 40) deck len)
(loop repeat n while rep do
(setf choice (rand-ch 5 deck len))
(setf cards (car choice))
(when (/= (length (remove-duplicates cards)) 5)
(print cards) (setf rep nil))
(clean-deck deck choice))))
(time (test 100000)):
sbcl: 0.659 sec
clisp: 8.258135 sec
From what such big time difference in these two cl implementations? What can I change in program?
I'm always using sbcl, but I want to show this program on ms windows also. ,


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b64_encoded_jpeg_renderer.pm - a renderer (HTML) for b64_encoded_jpeg type MOBY Objects
Please report all bugs to Mark Wilkinson (markw at illuminae.com)
just put the renderer in your gbrowse.conf/MobyServices folder and it will work.
This renderer returns HTML that fits between the  tags in a web-page to display the content of a b64_encoded_jpeg (or ontological child of) object.
The module has two methods:
- type
this returns a scalar indicating the MOBY Object Class that this renderer is designed to handle. Objects of this type, or objects that inherit from this type, will be passed to this renderer.
- render
This is called with three pieces of data which may or may not be useful to your script:
- 1) $data - an XML::DOM object representing the deserialized MOBY object
- 2) $htmldir - the full path to the directory serving your html
e.g. /usr/local/apache/htdocs/ (this is the HTDOCS parameter you specified when you installed Gbrowse)
- 3) $imgdir - the additional path information to a writable directory for images
e.g. /gbrowse/tmp (this is the folder specified in the tmpimages parameter in your organism.conf file)
The subroutine should return two pieces of data:
- 1) An HTML representation of the Object
this will appear between 	 tags in the webpage
- 2) A boolean indicating whether the renderer has parsed all sub-objects, or just the top level object
'1' indicates that the renderer has fully parsed the Object XML '0' indicates that you need Gbrowse to follow child objects and render them independently